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Fanatiz has become a real hit in the last few years, especially for fans of South American sports, with it being the go-to for fans in the USA wanting a taste of the continent.
From soccer to basketball, handball and more, it’s the only way to get your ultimate fix of Latin American sport. If you’re considering signing up for a Fanatiz account, GOAL brings you all you need to know about the streaming platform.
What is Fanatiz?
Getty ImagesFanatiz is one of the USA’s leading streaming services when it comes to Latin American sports. It offers fans the chance to enjoy sports from across South America, with both English and local coverage - languages vary between Spanish and Portuguese depending on where the sport is being broadcast.
It’s been a real game-changer for fans of South American soccer in the States, with the ability to stream live and on-demand through the platform.
Fanatiz subscriptions and pricing
Getty Images Bonus, it’s reasonably priced too. There are two types of plans you can sign up for with Fanatiz: either monthly non-contract packages or an annual plan where you’ll receive a decent saving by committing to a year. We break down all the monthly and annual plans you can choose from below:
Fanatiz monthly plans
- Front Row Monthly: $9.99/month - This is the most expensive but most extensive package and has well over 1,000 hours worth of content, alongside a large selection of soccer games across Argentina, Brazil, Peru and beyond.
- Brasileirao Play: $7.99/month - This package provides exclusive coverage from Brasileirao A and B and select games in the Copas Estaduais. It’s the best place to get Brazilian soccer coverage. However, it doesn’t include any fixtures from other nations.
- AFA Play: $7.99/month - Similarly, this is a package that offers access exclusively to Argentinian soccer content. You can watch every game in the Argentine Professional Football League, as well as the Argentina National Team. However, it does not include Copa Argentina and Seleccion Argentina matches.
- Liga1 Play: $7.99/month - This is the package for fans of the Peruvian top flight. It has a vast selection of games to watch live or on-demand each week and is the only place in the USA where you can watch the division.
- HandballSCA Pack: $5.99/month - The perfect package for handball fans, with this $5.99 monthly subscription, you can live stream all handball tournaments organized by Coscabal, the Handball Confederation of South and Central America.
- CDO+ Monthly: $6.99/month - Finally, there’s the CDO+ Monthly package, a streaming plan dedicated to Chilean sport. Within the package, you’ll get access to the country’s national basketball league, handball, hockey, volleyball and a range of other Olympic sports.
Fanatiz Annual Plans
You can also subscribe to most of the above packages on annual plans, which take one upfront payment. This will save you 33% on your billing compared to the monthly subscription costs, with the various options detailed below:
- Front Row: $79.99/year - equivalent to $6.67 per month
- Brasileirao Play: $63.99/year - equivalent to $5.33 per month
- AFA Play: $63.99/year - equivalent to $5.33 per month
- Liga1 Play: $63.99/year - equivalent to $5.33 per month
- CDO+: $49.99/year - equivalent to $4.17 per month
How can I sign up for a Fanatiz account?
Getty Images Signing up is simple. Plus, you can access Fanatiz through various mediums, from your PC or Mac to your TV on Amazon FireTV, Apple TV and Chromecast. At the same time, you can also download the Fanatiz app to both iPhone and Android and certain Smart TVs.
To create an account, all you need to do is take the following steps:
- Go to Fanatiz.com and click Subscribe Now
- Select the plan you wish to register for
- Choose whether you’d like to pay annually or monthly
- Fill out your payment details and confirm your registration
From there, you can log in on whichever device you wish to stream Fanatiz on, and you’re good to go!
What sports are broadcast on Fanatiz?
Getty Images Fanatiz broadcasts many leagues, tournaments, and channels worldwide, such as beIN SPORTS, TyC Sports Internacional, Gol TV, RCN Nuestra Tele Internacional, BVB TV, CDO, and more.
That means you can watch a whole range of different sports beamed directly from South and Central America. It is also possible to watch a number of sports channels live through Fanatiz, including beIN Sports, TyC Sports Internacional and RCN Nuestra Tele.
That opens up a number of other sports, too. It’s soccer that is by far the most popular sport to live stream on Fanatiz, with it possible to watch the following leagues:
- FIFA World Cup qualification (Home matches of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela)
- Primera Division Argentina
- Categoria Primera A Colombia
- Campeonato Brasilieiro Serie A
- Copa Sudamericana
- Recopa Sudamericana
- Copa Libertadores Femenina
- Africa Cup of Nations
- CAF Champions League
- CAF Confederation Cup
- CAF Super Cup
- CAF Women’s Champions League
- France National Team
- French Ligue 1
- French Ligue 2
- Turkish Super Lig
And that’s to name a few. Alongside soccer, you can stream college baseball, handball tournaments worldwide, hockey, basketball and much more.
Fanatiz pros & cons
Getty Images If you’re considering Fanatiz as an option for live-streaming sports, to help you make the final call, here are a few points to get you there:
Pros:
- Good value streaming option
- Comes with several sports channels included in the price
- You can tailor your subscription to suit your preferences
- Coverage offers a range of languages
- Flexible membership options
Cons:
- Typically limited to sports in South and Central America
- Some major tournaments are missing when it comes to South American international soccer sides (e.g. Argentina and Brazil national team games)
The Bottom Line
For soccer fans especially, Fanatiz is a brilliant streaming platform that comes at a reasonable cost. Fans of South American teams really should make the most of this, while with the additional sports channels that are included in subscriptions, you can open up several other top divisions.
At $9.99 per month, the Front Row package is by far the best, giving you access to all Fanatiz offers, both live and on demand. It’s right up there with the likes of ESPN+ for us.
Fanatiz FAQs
Getty Images What languages is Fanatiz available in?
Coverage is often available in multiple languages, but that depends on the competition and the location. Typically, you’ll be able to select either English, Spanish or Portuguese coverage, and sometimes other languages are available too, mainly French.
What can I stream Fanatiz on?
You can stream Fanatiz on almost any device; you just require an internet connection. It’s accessible through Android and iPhone devices, while it can be enjoyed on a desktop or through your Smart TV, either by downloading the app or using Apple TV or an Amazon Fire TV stick.
Does Fanatiz offer PPV?
There are occasionally pay-per-view events on Fanatiz, which will require an additional fee to watch. These are usually well advertised.